- Chelsea set to sign left back Baba Rahman for an initial £14million fee
- Deal could rise to £21.7m depending on performance and appearances
- Ghana international agrees a five-year contract at Stamford Bridge
Talks between the clubs have been ongoing for weeks, but the detailed agreement will see the Blues pay an initial £14m, before a further £3.5m in bonuses depending on Chelsea's performances, £700,000 after Rahman completes 20 games and a further £3.5m after he has made 100 appearances.
The Ghana international has agreed a five-year contract and will head to London to complete his medical ahead of being confirmed a Chelsea player later this week.
Baba Rahman (right) has agreed a deal to join Chelsea from Augsburg on a five-year contract
The left back (right) will join the Blues for a fee that could rise to £21.7million
Baba, as he is known, has been watched by Roma, Arsenal and Manchester City. The Premier League duo were particularly interested but were concerned at the asking price and understood the player was keen on Chelsea.
Jose Mourinho has been looking for another left back to provide back-up to Cesar Azpilicueta after allowing Filipe Luis to return to Atletico Madrid after just a season at Stamford Bridge
The Chelsea boss is also keen to add more signings to a defence which conceding twice in their opening day draw with Swansea on Saturday.
Everton's John Stones is in Mourinho's sights but he could face disappointment with Everton ready to reject a third Chelsea offer of around £30m.
So far this summer Chelsea have made just two major signings, with Asmir Begovic coming in to replace Petr Cech as second-choice goalkeeper behind Asmir Begovic, while Radamel Falcao has come in on loan to provide cover for striker Diego Costa.
Rahman will provide another left back option for Chelsea to first-choice Cesar Azpilicueta (right)
Chelsea are hoping to add another defender to their squad and plan a third bid for defender John Stones
